Home › Aves › Anatidae › Greylag Goose (Anser anser)
SPECIES PROFILE
Greylag Goose (Anser anser)
Anser
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, lakes, grasslands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Anseriformes
FAMILY
Anatidae
GENUS
Anser
📋 Description
SIZE
74-91 cm body length, wingspan 147-180 cm, 2.5-4 kg
COLORATION
Grey-brown, pink legs and bill
ADAPTATIONS
Grazing, vocal, social
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, lakes, grasslands
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
4-12 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, roots, grain
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Hunting, habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Greylag Goose is the ancestor of most domestic geese and has a loud, honking call. It is very social and often forms large flocks.
2
It is common on farmland and lakes across Europe.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Norfolk Broads UK
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for large grey geese grazing in fields.
